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Cheshunt Central

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About

Cheshunt Central serves as the primary commercial and transport hub for the wider Broxbourne borough. The area is anchored by a large retail park and the Tesco Extra superstore, forming a significant shopping destination. Cheshunt railway station provides frequent services into London Liverpool Street, making it a commuter base. The layout is predominantly functional, with busy arterial roads like the A1170 and Crossbrook Street channelling traffic through its core.

The residential streets immediately surrounding the centre are a mix of Victorian terraces and more modern housing. Open space is provided by the landscaped grounds of Cheshunt House, a former manor, which now includes a golf course. The area is also home to the historic New River, an artificial waterway built in the 17th century to supply London, which follows a scenic route along its eastern edge.

Area overview

On average Cheshunt Central has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cheshunt Central is £55,395 per year. There are 4 schools in Cheshunt Central: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Cheshunt Central is home to around 8,069 people, with a population density of about 4,983.0 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cheshunt Central Population
8,069
Population density
4,983 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.59(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.08(+74%)
Shoplifting
12.89(+88%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.31(+15%)
Vehicle crime
7.06(+60%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,957
61.44%
Other White
1,118
13.86%
African
382
4.73%
Other
382
4.73%
Caribbean
188
2.33%
Total population: 8,068

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,859
28.81%
No qualifications
1,415
21.93%
Level 3 (A level)
1,025
15.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
867
13.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
720
11.16%
Total 16+ residents: 6,453

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,128
34.13%
Owns with a mortgage
1,061
32.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
648
19.61%
Other social rented
312
9.44%
Social rents from council
67
2.03%
Total households: 3,305

Property prices in Cheshunt Central

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £411,250 in Cheshunt Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £670,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cheshunt Central in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cheshunt Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached31£470,000
Terraced24£426,000
Flats36£253,500
Detached3£665,000

10 years median price trend in Cheshunt Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cheshunt Central.

All postcodes in Cheshunt Central

EN89JS

Bellamy Road

EN88FA

Downfield Road

EN89QS

Cambridge Close

EN89AJ

Windmill Lane

EN89HX

Clifton Close

EN89DR

Blindmans Lane

EN89NP

Rowlands Close

EN88UB

Russell's Ride

EN88UD

Russells Ride

EN89QF

Hatton Road

EN89FD

Turners Hill

EN89EG

Churchfield Path

EN89RW

Norwood Road

EN89RL

Ousden Drive

EN88ST

Holme Close

EN89GB

Cheshunt North

EN89QT

Robsons Close

EN88SS

Downfield Road

EN89RZ

Foster Close

EN89HH

Roundmoor Drive

EN89JP

Winton Drive

EN89DD

Turners Hill

EN89DU

Ferguson Grove

EN88LA

Turners Hill

EN89RU

Penton Drive

EN88SY

Wood Green Way

EN89NS

College Road

EN89QQ

Hatton Road

EN89DF

Clarendon Parade

EN89RS

Penton Drive

EN89QG

Hatton Road

EN89SF

Cadmore Lane

EN89LA

Cadmore Lane

EN80DY

Church Lane

EN89TA

Delamare Road

EN88EJ

Guinevere Gardens

EN89DP

Blindmans Lane

EN89QR

Prospect Road

EN89RJ

Glendale Walk

EN88LQ

Turners Hill

EN89RY

Roberts Close

EN88FG

Russell's Ride

EN89DS

Blindmans Lane

EN89RN

Moxom Avenue

EN88UP

Russells Ride

EN89FB

Clarendon Road

EN89RH

Roswell Close

EN88UR

Russells Ride

EN88UX

Shalcross Drive

EN89HR

Roundmoor Drive

EN88TA

Downfield Road

EN89RT

Penton Drive

EN89HQ

Roundmoor Drive

EN89SS

Delamare Road

EN89RG

Ousden Close

EN89RB

Sandon Road

EN80FJ

Wycliffe Close

EN89NR

Rowlands Close

EN89JW

Winton Drive

EN89DG

Turners Hill

EN89RE

Moxom Avenue

EN89FZ

Cheshunt North

EN89QX

Prospect Road

EN89HP

Landmead Road

EN89EY

Great Cambridge Road

EN89HN

Long Moor

EN89DB

Forest Road

EN89NW

Rowlands Close

EN88SP

Downfield Road

EN89LH

Cadmore Lane

EN89FU

Lea Valley View North

EN89AG

Windmill Lane

EN89JU

Bellamy Road

EN89GE

Cheshunt North

EN89AW

Windmill Lane

EN80AG

Wycliffe Close

EN80AB

High Street

EN89BS

Chardia Terrace

EN89AQ

Darcy Close

EN89SL

Delamare Road

EN88UN

Russells Ride

EN89AE

Windmill Lane

EN88LJ

Westbury

EN89HA

Niagara Close

EN89QZ

Marina Gardens

EN88UG

Burbage Close

EN89AP

Delamare Road

EN89BH

Turners Hill

EN89FW

Lime Tree Close

EN80AE

High Street

EN89DH

Blindmans Lane

EN89NL

College Road

EN89AX

Windmill Lane

EN80AD

High Street

EN89BZ

Hanbury Close

EN88JL

Kelman Close

EN89AA

Windmill Lane

EN80DW

Church Lane

EN89FT

Delamare Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.